On Friday, November 24, 2017, former Zimbabwean Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, will be sworn in as the nation's new leader after former President, Robert Mugabe, resigned from the position he's occupied for the past 37 years.

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has resigned, parliament speaker Jacob Mudenda has said. A letter from Mr Mugabe said that the decision was voluntary and that he had made it to allow a smooth transition of power.

The surprise announcement halted an impeachment hearing that had begun against him.

Lawmakers roared in jubilation and people have begun celebrating in the streets.